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Lough Eske Castle Wedding Menus

Celebrate your special day with an unforgettable custom dining experience at Lough Eske Castle. Our award-winning culinary team will be delighted to work with you to craft an exquisite menu, using the finest local ingredients, tailored to you and your celebration. Whether you are imagining an elegant banquet, with multiple mouth-watering courses, or a relaxed gourmet feast, every dish is prepared with care in our kitchens, ready for you and your guests to savour.

Your custom dining celebration also includes the following:

Guarantee of one Wedding/celebration per day at Lough Eske Castle

Complimentary Menu tasting for the Couple, for celebrations of 60 or more

Red carpet welcome for the happy Couple

A glass of champagne for the Couple on arrival

Complimentary Tea, Coffee and Biscuits on arrival for guests

Personalised stationery, including Table Plan, place cards and custom menu

Candelabra centrepieces for all tables

Catherine chairs

Use of the beautiful gardens and grounds for photography

Use of a suitable Dining Room for your Reception

Complimentary cake stand and knife, and PA system for speeches

Master of Ceremonies

Complimentary suite for the Couple on the night of the Reception

A limited number of rooms will be available at a ‘special’ rate for guests wishing to stay the night of the celebration

A room hire charge will apply for Civil Marriage Ceremonies

A minimum of 140 guests are required for celebrations taking place on a Friday or Saturday. No minimum number required Sunday-Thursday

We are happy to work with special events and wedding staging companies. If this is something you are considering then please raise this when making your enquiry.

Arrival Reception Food

SELECTION OF CANAPÉS:

Smoked Salmon Roulade on Brown Bread

Cherry Tomato and Basil Mozzarella Caprese Skewer
Crispy Chorizo Rolls, Smoked Paprika Aioli
Sweet Potato and Feta Cheese Tartlet
Crisp Mushroom Arancini, Truffle Aioli
Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato Cup
Duck Rillette Crostini, Fig Jam
Marinated Prawn, Mango and Chilli Dip
Glazed Lamb Meatball Lollies, Rosemary and Garlic
Grilled Beef Teriyaki Skewers
Parmesan Cream Profiteroles, Hazelnut and Semi Dried Cherry Tomato
Mini Vegetables Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Crisp Organic Falafels Lollies with Yogurt and Coriander Dip
Crisp Asparagus and Ham in Pastry Fingers, Parmesan Dip
Smoked Chicken and Brie Tartlet
Goat Cheese, Grape and Pistachio Rocher
€5 per item

Please choose 3 options above for €12 per person

or 5 options for €20 per person

FRESHLY BAKED SCONES

Home-made scones served with clotted cream and fruit preserves

€4 per person

CHEF'S SELECTION OF SANDWICHES

Selection of breads with a variety of fillings

€5 per person

Pre-Dinner Drinks Receptions

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

COCKTAILS

LOUGH ESKE 75

Fig Infused Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple

syrup, topped with Prosecco

€9.00 per person

IRISH SMASH

Lemon Juice, Mint infused

Simple Syrup, Irish whiskey

€8.00 per person

GIMLET

Gin, Simple Syrup, Lime juice

€7.00 per person

AVIATRIX

Gin, Luxado Marachino, Peach

Snaps, Crème de Violette

€8.00 per person

NEGRONI

Gin, Vermouth, Campari

€9.00 per person

PEACH COSMO

Vodka, Peach Snaps, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice

€7.00 per person

ALL-TIME CLASSICS

PROSECCO

€7.50 per person

BOTTLED BEERS

€5.50 per bottle

HOUSE WINE

€6.50 per glass

MULLED WINE

€7.00 per person

HOT WHISKEY/PORT

€7.50 per glass

CHAMPAGNE

Taittinger Brut Reserve, France

€20.00 per person

GIN BAR

Selection of Gin's, Tonic Water and Fresh Fruit

€10.00 per person (subject to types of gin)

LONG DRINKS

Selection of Vodka, Gin and Campari with the traditional ingredients of Mixers and Orange Juice.

€8.50 per person

NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS

SMOOTHIE OR FOREST FRUIT
Selection of Milkshakes of one or two flavours: Strawberry, Banana, Chocolate, Vanilla...
€5.50 per person

OLD FASHIONED PINK LEMONADE
Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup & Sugar
€4.50 per person

TOWER SPECIAL
Fruit Juices with White Lemonade
€4.50 per person

BABY BELLINI
Peach Nectar & Chilled Sparkling Cider
€5.50 per person

NON-ALCOHOLIC MULLED WINE
Grape Juice, Lemon and Orange Wedges, Sugar, Cloves and Cinnamon sticks
€5.50 per person

Something Special

Seafood Reception

Marinated Tiger Prawn Tower, Donegal Smoked Salmon,

House made Marinated Salmon
Irish Rock Oysters and Passion Fruit Served with condiments:
Lemon, Onions, Capers, Horseradish, Shallot Vinegar
€19.50 per person

ROAST HEREFORD BEEF FILLET SANDWICH RECEPTION

Carved Fillet of Beef served with warm Brioche Buns Sliders

served with condiments:
Caramelised Onion, Truffle Aioli, Wholegrain Mustard,
Dijon Mustard, Horseradish Mayo, Pickles
€18.00 per person
Minimum of 60 guests for the beef fillet station

ANTIPASTI RECEPTION

Antipasti selection Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper
Broccoli, Ricotta Salata, Hazelnut and Cherry Tomato Grilled Artichoke,

Olive and Tomato
Roast Calamari Fennel, Citrus and Black Olive Salad

Mozzarella and Tomato Caprese
Bruschetta Corner
Toasted Ciabatta served with Olive Tapenade, Tomato, Parmesan, Basil Pesto
€16.50

CHEESE STATION

Selection of the best Irish Cheeses
Organic St Tola Goat Cheese served with Caramelised Onions

Organic Mossfield Cheese with Cumin served with Grapes Cashel Blue Cheese served with Quince Jam
St Kevin Brie served with Cranberry Sauce Selection of Breads and Crackers
€9.00 per person

Something Sweet

Selection of Macaroons
Vanilla Panna Cotta, Raspberry Chocolate and Caramel Tartlet
€3.00 per person per item

Lough Eske Chocolate Fountain
Includes Pineapple, Marshmallows, Strawberries & Chocolate Fudge
€375.00 based on 120 guests

Lough Eske Candy Station
Pick n Mix, Bon Bons, Jellies, Boiled Sweets, Candy Chews
€250.00

Dry Ice Effect for Dessert Course
Covers table in fog
Vanilla, Lemon and Cinnamon flavoured hot tea to pour over dry ice
€400.00

The Four Masters Menu €75

Starters
Vol au Vent, Puff Pastry, Creamy Honey Roasted Ham

and Mushroom Velouté with Baby Leaves

Carpaccio of Beetroot, Thyme Flavoured Goat Cheese, Rocket Pesto

and Fresh Horseradish

Warm Tart of St Kevin’s Brie and Caramelized Onion,

Balsamic Dressed Rocket Leaves

Smoked Salmon and Crepe Roulade, Cream Cheese,

Cucumber Carpaccio, Horseradish Dressing

Chicken and Sundried Tomato Galantine, Balsamic Dressed Endive,

Truffle Aioli

Soup
Cream of seasonal Vegetables with Herb Oil

Roast Vine Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup

Cream of Potato and Leek, White Truffle Oil
Cauliflower Soup with Toasted Almonds, Brown Butter

Roast Parsnip Soup, Curry Oil

Sorbet (€5 Supplement)
Lemon Sorbet with Vanilla Jus

Strawberry Sorbet, Pink Peppercorns

Green Apple Sorbet with Mint

Main Course
Fillet of Atlantic Cod, Crushed Baby Potatoes,

Grilled Asparagus, Tarragon Hollandaise

Inver Bay Salmon, Chive Potato, Asparagus,

Tenderstem Broccoli, Herb Veloute

Seared Sea Trout, Fondant Potato, Broccoli

with Orange Butter, Saffron Sauce

Roast Hereford Sirloin of Beef, Pan Roast Gravy,

Creamy Mash Potato and Seasonal Vegetables

Char-grilled Hereford Sirloin, Red Wine Sauce,

Champ Potato and Seasonal Vegetables

Supreme of Cornfed Chicken, Onion Mash Potato

Fine Beans and Cognac Sauce

Traditional Turkey and Ham, Sage and Onion Stuffing,

Roasted and Mash Potato, Seasonal Vegetables and Cranberry sauce

Desserts
Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding,

Honeycomb Ice Cream, Toffee Sauce

Vanilla and Passion Fruit Panna Cotta, Mango Sorbet

Lough Eske Traditional Apple Pie

with Vanilla Bourbon Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce

Lemon Meringue Tartlet, Raspberry Sorbet

Glazed Chocolate Mousse, Candy Pops

and Chocolate Mint Ice Cream

Vanilla Crème Brulée, Fresh Berries, Almond Snap

Strawberry and White Chocolate Pavlova,

Vanilla and Peach Sauce

Assiette of Desserts:

Mini Apple Crumbles, Glazed Chocolate Mousse,

Pistachio Ice Cream

Tea or Coffee and Petits Fours

€75 per person
Please select one starter, one soup, two main courses and one dessert
An additional course supplement - €7 per person